The lovely town of Padstow is home to a population of only about thirty five hundred or so people. Don't think for a second that Padstow is a dull, sparse hamlet, though. On the contrary, these folks are granted one of the loveliest looking burgs in the entire United Kingdom and the sights and sounds of Padstow are without peer in Cornwall. For one, Padstow lies right on the west end of the famed River Camel. The River Camel has long been an important and strategic body of water for carrying transport and many of the most exciting ships throughout history have passed right by (and even stopped in at certain times) the town of Padstow. Padstow has been a town ever sense of the word for over seven hundred years and it has seen the craft of shipping go from paddles and oars to steam and electricity. Those that are fortunate enough to stop in and visit this beautiful village have borne witness to some gorgeous relics from those days of yesteryear including churches from the 1400s but it isn't only the land of Padstow that has riches to offer the discerning tourist or historian: Diving right at the edge of the estuary of the Camel provides countless gems of insight and history. This is due to the fact that many ships have capsized and sunk right within view of Padstow for many centuries.
Reaching the River Camel by sea can often result in trouble due to presence of the famed "Doom Bar". The Doom Bar has been the bane of many a maritime workman trying to navigate the Camel. It is a bank of sand that stretches all the way across the estuary where Padstow can be found and approaching the Doom Bar at an inopportune time has caused countless tons of cargo and many lives to be lost. Countless shipwrecks have occurred here and those that wish to see the remnants of ships from throughout history often have a wonderful time in Padstow. Within town, though, the beloved Church of St. Petroc offers just as many thrills without the risk of getting wet. This famed abbey is believed to date back to the 1200s and modifications have been made to it throughout the years so that it can be seen as something of a living, breathing architectural history book. Another church in town dates back to the middle 1500s and it too is filled to the brim with fascinating bits of the past. The town is also home to many festivals that find their origin in the Middle Ages and thus it is truly quite a breathtaking experience when visiting Padstow. Whether you are a fan of history or simply a lover of quaint, atmospheric towns, Padstow has what it takes to make you a lifelong resident. Thus, it is recommended you pay the town a visit but make sure that you keep an eye on that pesky Doom Bar if you are coming in through the sea.
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